And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children's children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou hast:
Ver. 10 Thou shalt be near unto me.] So sweet a comfort to friends, that death itself is called but a departure. This the heathen persecutors knew, and therefore banished the Christian confessors far asunder a One man may be by his counsel an angel to another; Ezr 10:3 as Bradford was to Dr Taylor in prison. Communion with such is the "being bound up in the bundle of life," 1Sa 25:29 which was the blessing of Abigail upon David. St John trusted to come unto the elect lady, and "speak face to face, that their joy might be full." 2Jn 1:12 When one desired to see Alexander's treasure, he bid one of his servants show him, not αργυριου ταλαντα, but τους φιλους; not his wealth, but his friends. b What an honour is that, that Christ should say to us, "Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you!" Joh 15:14 And should say to his Father, "Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me!" Joh 17:24 What could Joseph say more for his father and brethren?
a Cyprian., Epist.
b Liban. Prog. Chris., i.